Focus on AI and climate protection: launch of the "Energy & Climate" corporate network
"Artificial intelligence as a lever for climate protection" is the topic of the kick-off event of the Energy & Climate Business Network on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the main conference room of the Ludwigsburg District Hall.
Companies are a key player in climate protection. However, anchoring the topic is a complex task. Workflows, processes and structures have to be rethought and technologies implemented. This task is easier if you have a network to fall back on.
The Energy & Climate corporate network replaces the previous Ludwigsburg Climate Alliance corporate network, which was operated by the city of Ludwigsburg. The district and city want to use the network to bring together companies from the entire district of Ludwigsburg.
The speaker at the kick-off event will be Katharina Strecker, Research Associate for Systems Analysis at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) BaWür. Register here by May 6.
You can find our press release here.
Charging infrastructure concept presented at the AUT
The district's charging infrastructure concept was presented to the Environment and Technology Committee on April 15, 2026. It serves as a practical roadmap to meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles with a comprehensive and needs-based charging infrastructure.
The concept pays particular attention to the publicly accessible charging infrastructure. While in the initial phase it was mainly homeowners with private wallboxes who switched to electric mobility, citizens without their own parking space are now increasingly reliant on charging facilities in public spaces.
With the concept, the district administration is creating the technical basis so that municipalities can approach the expansion of the charging infrastructure in a strategic and organized manner.
You can find our press release here.
Guideline for ground-mounted solar systems
The district of Ludwigsburg has published a new guideline that bundles key information on how local authorities and project developers can plan ground-mounted solar installations and find suitable PV areas.
A central component of the guideline is a tabular overview. This shows which types of areas may be suitable for solar installations. These include, for example, areas in the vicinity of industrial and commercial areas, green corridors or former vineyards. This provides local authorities and project developers with quick orientation when selecting suitable sites. The guideline also contains information for successful implementation. This includes aspects such as economic efficiency, the legal framework and public participation.
The guideline can be downloaded here. You can read our press release here.
Municipal trainees bring climate protection into everyday working life
On March 26, the Municipal Climate Scouts of the 2025/26 round were honored in Kornwestheim. The team from Steinheim received the district prize.
As part of their training, the trainees developed and implemented their own climate protection projects at their workplace - including a craft activity in the company nursery and a sustainability cookbook. At the final event, the teams presented their projects and answered questions from the audience. They were accompanied by mentors from their administrations.
Axel Waltner, Head of the Climate Protection Division at Ludwigsburg District Office, opened the event and praised the commitment of the trainees: "You can discover new potential with a fresh perspective on administrative processes. In addition, you are not only making a direct contribution to reducing emissions: Your commitment also has a positive external impact and you are actively shaping the future of your cities and municipalities."
You can find our press release here.
Free online courses on the energy transition
The current program of the Schiller Adult Education Centre offers an extensive range of free online courses on the energy transition. The aim is to provide citizens with practical information and support them in taking concrete climate protection measures in their everyday lives.
The courses are run by the Ludwigsburg District Energy Agency (LEA) in cooperation with the Baden-Württemberg Consumer Advice Center - with topics ranging from balcony power plants and heat pumps to saving energy in the home.
A complete overview and registration options can be found in the current vhs program, keyword search: "climate protection" or here.
You can read our press release here.
